PUBLICATION

2026

J.H.Back, J.W.Choi, and J.J.Kim, “Variable Grid-Based Rib Type Vibration Test Jig Optimization,” In preparation
J.J.Kim, Y.J.Choi, BH.Jun, and SY.Yoo, "Effects of Optimization Problem Formulation on the Optimal Design of an Underwater Walking Robot Frame", In preparation
H.K.Han and J.J.Kim, "Region Size Effects in Topology Optimization-Based Localized Skeletal Image Resolution Enhancement", In preparation
S.M.Kim, W.J. Kim and J.J.Kim, "Contact Region Estimation using genetic algorithm-based frequency response maximization for improved frequency response function consistency", In preparation
H.K.Han, J.Kim and J.J.Kim, "Analysis of Structural Behavior of a Proximal Femur Bone Scaffold with a Cement Mantle According to Pore Geometry, Pore Size, and Cement Mantle Elastic Modulus", In preparation
J.W.Choi, J. Bin Bae, S.Lee, and J.J.Kim, “A Stepwise Optimization-Based Design Framework for Topology Determination of Vibration Test Fixtures", Scientific reports, Under review
J.W.Choi, J.H.Back, and J.J.Kim, “Optimization of vibration test fixture based on a fixed grid to maximize natural frequency using a genetic algorithm", Scientific reports, Accepted , 📝
(JCR-IF-2025: 4.9, Rank-Multidisciplinary Sciences: 21/140, Top 14.6%)
J.J.Kim, Y.J.Choi, BH.Jun, and SY.Yoo, "Stress-Constrained Size Optimization of an Underwater Robot Frame Using Finite Element Analysis and Sequential Quadratic Programming", Mathematics, vol. 14, no. 18, pp.3366, 2026 📝
(JCR-IF-2025: 2.3, Rank-Mathematics: 28/492, Top 5.6%)

Y.J.Choi, D.H.Lee, J.J.Kim, and J.Kim, "Decision Framework for Selecting Shell and Solid Finite Element Models in Modal Analysis of Rib-Reinforced Vibration Test Fixtures", Mathematics, vol. 14, no. 16, pp.2927, 2026 📝
(JCR-IF-2025: 2.3, Rank-Mathematics: 28/492, Top 5.6%)
H.K.Han, J.W.Choi, and J.J.Kim, "Structural Behavior Analysis of Bone-scaffold System according to the Elastic Modulus of Bone Cement and Porosity in Proximal Femur", Journal of Functional Biomaterials, vol. 17, no. 5, pp.256, 2026 📝
(JCR-IF-2025: 5.9, Rank-Engineering, Biomedical: 30/130, Top 22.7%)
J.Kim and J.J.Kim, “Assessment of Regional Structural Optimality in a 2D Synthetic Proximal Femur Model under Varying Loading Angles", CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Science, vol. 147, no. 2, p.27, 2026 📝
(JCR-IF-2024: 2.9, Rank-Mathematics, Interdisciplinary applications: 31/136, Top 22.4%)
S.M.Kim and J.J.Kim, “Rib Thickness Optimization of Vibration Test Fixture Based on Orthogonal Array for Weight Reduction", Mathematics, vol. 14, no. 8, pp.1269, 2026 📝
(JCR-IF-2024: 2.2, Rank-Mathematics: 21/490, Top 6.0%)
J.W.Choi and J.J.Kim, “Optimal Design of Porous Structure and Implantation Angle of Patient-specific Bone Scaffolds by Computational Simulation”, Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 303, no. 25, p10784, 2026 📝
(JCR-IF-2024: 2.4, Rank-Operations research & Management science: 7/106, Top 6.1%)

2025

J.W.Choi and J.J.Kim, “A Computational Approach to Investigate the Structural Behavior of Bone Scaffold-Implanted Proximal Femur in Routine Clinical Resolution,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering, vol. 41, no. 7, pp.1-15, 2025📝
(JCR-IF-2024: 2.4, Rank-Mathematics, Interdisciplinary applications: 36/136, Top 26.1%)

J.W.Choi and J.J.Kim, “Strategies for the Patient-specific Implant Angle of Bone Scaffolds Using Optimization”, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, vol. 22, no. 6, pp. 805-816, 2025📝
(JCR-IF-2023: 3.1, Rank-Engineering, Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology: 82/174, Top 46.8%)

J.W.Choi, M.G.Kim, J.J.Kim, and J.KIM, “ Topology Optimization of Automotive Vibration Test Jig: Natural Frequency Maximization and Weight Reduction”, Mathematics, vol. 13, no. 11, pp. 1716, 2025📝
(JCR-IF-2023: 3.1, Rank-Mathematics: 21/490, Top 4.2%)

B.J.Chun, S.M.Sin, H.Koh, J.J.Kim, and I.G.Jang, “Patchwise trabecular bone reconstruction of a 2D proximal femur using deep learning and seamless quilting algorithm”, IRBM, vol. 46, no. 3, pp. 100889, 2025📝
(JCR-IF-2023: 5.6, Rank-Engineering, Biomedical: 22/123, Top 17.5%)

J.A.Baik, J.W.Choi, and J.J.Kim, “Fracture path prediction in proximal femur using strain energy-based Dijkstra’s algorithm,” Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 241-250, 2025📝
(JCR-IF-2023: 4.8, Rank-Engineering, Multidisciplinary: 21/181, Top 11.3%)

M.G.Kim, J.W.Choi and J.J.Kim, “Two-Dimensional Topology Optimization of Headtube in Electric Scooter Considering Multiple Loads,” Applied Sciences, vol. 15, no. 5, pp. 2829, 2025📝
(JCR-IF-2023: 2.5, Rank-Engineering, Multidisciplinary: 44/181, Top 24.0%)

J.W.Choi, and J.J.Kim, “Comparison of structural behavior following bone scaffold implantation in multi-resolution proximal femur images,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering, vol. 41, no. 2, pp. 1-12, 2025📝
(JCR-IF-2023: 2.2, Rank-Mathematics, Interdisciplinary applications: 39/135, Top 28.5%)

J.H.Back, J.B.Bae, J.H.Kang, and J.J.Kim, “Comparing Bolt Implementation Methods in Vibration Testing for Accurate Dynamic Behavior Analysis”, Applied Sciences, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 505, 2025📝
(JCR-IF-2023: 2.5, Rank-Engineering, Multidisciplinary: 44/181, Top 24.0%)

J.H.Back, J.A.Baik, J.J.Kim, “Evaluation of Applicability of Optimal Design for Various Vehicle Headlamp Vibration Test Jigs”, Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society, vol. 26, no. 4, pp. 35-43, 2025📝

2024

J.A.Baik, and J.J. Kim, “Crack path analysis of spent nuclear fuel cladding using strain energy-based Dijkstra algorithm,” Nuclear Engineering and Design, vol. 429, no. 1, pp. 113661, 2024📝
(JCR-IF-2023: 7.0, Rank-Nuclear Science & Technology: 10/40, Top 23.7%)

S.M.Kim, J.W.Choi, and J.J.Kim, “Personalized Stem Length Optimization in Hip Replacement: A Microscopic Perspective on Bone–Implant Interaction,” Bioengineering, vol. 11, no. 11, pp. 1074, 2024📝
(JCR-IF-2023: 3.8, Rank-Engineering, Biomedical: 44/123, Top 35.4%)

J.Kim and J.J.Kim, “Computational Efficient Dominant Load-based Local Bone Microstructure Reconstruction Method Using Topology Optimisation,” Computers in Biology and Medicine, vol. 180, Sep. pp. 108929, 2024📝
(JCR-IF-2023: 7.0, Rank-Mathmatical & Computational Biology: 2/65, Top 2.3%)

J.Kim and J.J.Kim, “Computational Comparison Study of Virtual Compression and Shear Test for Estimation of Apparent Elastic Moduli under the Various Boundary Conditions,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering, vol. 40, no. 9, pp. 1-23, 2024📝
(JCR-IF-2023: 2.2, Rank-Mathmatics, Interdisciplinary applications: 39/135, Top 28.5%)

J.B.Bae and J.J.Kim, “Bending and Compressive Performance Analysis for Strut Tower Braces Based on Driving and Crash Scenarios,” Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering, vol. 41, no. 11, pp. 817-825, 2024📝

J.W.Choi, J.B.Bae, S.G. Lee and J.J. Kim, “Optimization for column-type vibration test jig to maximize the natural frequency,” Journal of the Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers, vol. 50, no. 5, pp. 325-332, 2024📝

J.A.Baik, J.W.Choi, and J.J.Kim, “Segmentation Performance Analysis of The Otsu Algorithm for Spent Nuclear Fuel Cladding Image According to Morphological Operations,” Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 301-311, 2024📝

S.M.Kim and J.J.Kim, “Optimization for 2-set Korean Keyboard Layout Based on Genetic Algorithm Considering Finger Fatigue,” Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society, vol. 25, no. 6, pp. 1-8, 2024📝

J.B.Bae and J.J.Kim, “Analysis of Vibration Performance by Height of Column-type Jig for Vibration Test with Cross-sectional Shape Based on Optimization,” Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers, vol. 23, no. 6, pp. 66-73, 2024📝

J.H.Back and J.J.Kim, “Comparative Analysis of Bolt Simplification Methods in Static and Dynamic Analyses,” Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineering, vol. 23, no. 6, pp. 57-65, 2024📝

2023

J.Kim, B.J.Chun, and J.J.Kim, “Quantitative Load Dependency Analysis of Local Trabecular Bone Microstructure to Understand the Spatial Characteristics in the Synthetic Proximal Femur,” Biology, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 170, 2023📝
(JCR-IF-2021: 5.168, Rank-Biology: 21/94, Top 22.87%)

S.Ryu and J.J.Kim, “Structural Behavior Analysis of the Proximal Femur after Artificial Hip Joint Implantation at Micro Level,” Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering, vol. 40, no. 11, pp. 873-879, 2023📝

J.B.Bae and J.J.Kim, “Structural Safety Analysis of Battery Housing for Electric Vehicles According to the Horizontal Cross-Member Structure,” Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 92-99, 2023📝

2022

J.Kim and J.J.Kim, “Topology Optimization-Based Localized Bone Microstructure Reconstruction for Image Resolution Enhancement: Accuracy and Efficiency,” Bioengineering, vol. 9, no. 11, pp. 664, 2022📝
(JCR-IF-2021: 5.046, Rank-ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL: 31/98, Top 31.12%)

J. Kim, J.J.Kim, I.G. Jang, “Integrated topology and shape optimization of the five-spoke steel wheel to improve the natural frequency,” Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, vol. 65, no. 3 pp. 78, 2022📝
(JCR-IF-2021: 4.279, Rank-Engineering & Multidisciplinary: 20/92, Top 21.19%)

J.A.Baik, J.Kim, and J.J.Kim, “Tendency Analysis of Maximum Allowable Load by Safety Factor with Changing Thickness of The Robust Parts in Motor Housing,” Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers, vol. 21, no. 12, pp. 35-41, 2022📝

M.G.Kim, J.S.Kim, and J.J.Kim, “2-D Topology optimization of the connection part of the electric kickboard in case of front collision,” Journal of The Korean Society for Precision Engineering, vol. 39, no. 11, pp. 841-848, 2022📝

J.W.Choi and J.J.Kim, “Structural Behavior Analysis According to Porous Structures of The Bone Scaffold in The Femoral Head,” Journal of The Korean Society for Precision Engineering, vol. 39, no. 8, pp. 627-633, 2022📝

I.S.LEE and J.J.Kim, “Maximum External Load Determination of Monitor Support Part for Structural Failure Prevention”, Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 289-294, 2022📝

2021

- M.G.Kim and J.J.Kim, “Structural Safety Analysis of the Electric Kickboard According to the Shape of the Connection Parts Using Finite Element Analysis,” Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers, vol. 20, no. 12, pp. 65-70, 2021📝

2020

J.J.Kim, AR Kim and SW.Lee, “Artificial Neural Network-based Automated Crack Detection and Analysis for the Inspection of Concrete Structures,” Applied Sciences-Basel, vol. 10, no. 22, pp. 8105, 2020📝
(JCR-IF-2019: 2.474, Rank-Engineering & Multidisciplinary: 32/91, Top 34.62%)

S.Yoon, A.Schiffer, J.J.Kim, I.G.Jang, and TY.Kim, “Numerical predictions of the interaction between highly nonlinear solitary waves and the microstructure of trabecular bone in the femoral head,” Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, vol. 109, no. March, pp. 103805, 2020📝
(JCR-IF-2019: 3.372, Rank-Engineering & Biomedical: 27/87, Top 30.46%)

~2019

Y.H.Lee, J.J.Kim, and I.G.Jang, “Patient-specific phantomless estimation of bone mineral density and its effects on finite element analysis results: a feasibility study,” Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine, vol. 2019, no.0, pp. 1–10, 2019📝
(JCR-IF-2019: 1.770, Rank-Mathematical & Computational Biology: 32/59, Top 53.39%)

J.J.Kim, J.Nam and I.G.Jang, “Computational study of estimating 3D trabecular bone microstructure for volume of interest from CT scan data,” International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering, vol. 34, no. 4, pp. e2950, 2018📝
(JCR-IF-2019: 2.097, Rank-Mathematical & Interdisciplinary Application: 33/106, Top 30.66%)

J.J.Kim, J.Nam and I.G.Jang, “Fully automated segmentation of a hip joint using the patient-specific optimal thresholding and watershed algorithm,” Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, vol. 154, no. 0, pp. 161-171, 2018📝
(JCR-IF-2019: 3.632, Rank- Computer Science, Theory & Methods: 16/108, Top 14.352%)

J.J.Kim and I.G.Jang, “Image resolution enhancement for healthy weight-bearing bones based on topology optimization,” Journal of Biomechanics., vol. 49, no.13, pp. 3035-3040, 2016📝
(JCR-IF-2019: 2.320, Rank-BioPhysics: 31/78, top 52.817%)

J.J.Kim, Y.H.Lee and I.G.Jang, “Estimation of Local Bone Loads for Volumes of Interest,” Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of The ASME, vol. 138, no. 7, pp. 071004, 2016📝
(JCR-IF-2020: 5.428, Rank-Computer Science, Theory&Methods: 13/110, Top 11.364%)

Y.H.Lee, Y.Kim, J.J.Kim, and I.G.Jang, “Homeostasis-based aging model for trabecular changes and its correlation with age-matched bone mineral densities and radiographs”. European Journal of Radiology, vol. 84, no. 11, pp. 2261–2268, 2015📝
(JCR-IF-2017: 2.843, Rank-Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging: 38/129, Top 29.07%)